Vine walked so TikTok could run
- Vine was a social media platform that allowed users to create and share six-second videos.
- The platform gained popularity among comedians, helping to launch the careers of several famous comedians.
- Vine’s vertical video format became a staple of internet culture, leading to an era of endlessly looping content.
- The platform was eventually shut down by Twitter in 2016, but its legacy continues to be felt today.
- A new episode of the podcast “Version History” explores the history and impact of Vine, available to read on The Verge.
What are thooooose? Well, they’re my Vines, the six-second videos that helped mint a generation of famous comedians and also kicked off the era of endlessly looping vertical video that has consumed us all ever since. If you weren’t there at the time, most Vines might seem utterly nonsensical. But if you were on the internet when Vine burned brightest – a much briefer moment than you might remember – you probably still find yourself saying “look at all those chickens” more often than you should.
For this episode of Version History, we tell the story of Vine from beginning to end. It takes longer than six seconds… but not that much longer. …
Read the full story at The Verge.
Q. What is Vine?
A. Vine was a social media platform where users could share six-second videos.
Q. What type of content did Vine popularize?
A. Vine helped mint a generation of famous comedians and kick off the era of endlessly looping vertical video.
Q. How long were the original videos on Vine?
A. The original videos on Vine were six seconds long.
Q. Why might some Vines seem nonsensical to people who weren’t around when they were popular?
A. Some Vines might seem nonsensical because they reflect the internet culture and trends of a specific moment in time.
Q. What is Version History?
A. Version History appears to be a podcast or series that tells the story of Vine from its beginning to its end.
Q. Why did the author write about Vine’s history?
A. The author wrote about Vine’s history to share its story and provide context for those who may not have been around when it was popular.
Q. What happened to Vine after it burned out as a platform?
A. Unfortunately, the text doesn’t mention what happened to Vine after it burned out, but it does invite readers to read more about it on The Verge.